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The European Commission recommended that the Council of the EU grant Ukraine the status of a candidate member of the European Union. So the chances that Ukraine will receive it at the end of June 2022 are increasing.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak explained what this means for Ukraine. In general, our country is moving in the right direction, but there is still a lot of work ahead.
The EU recognizes our achievements and a clear European perspective
In the introduction The conclusions of the European Commission say that Ukraine has a stable democracy, and the state itself has gradually approached the EU and brought its legislation into line with EU legislation.
The European Commission has also recognized the success of complex reforms in many areas. At the same time, it is emphasized that the Ukrainian government during the war demonstrated “an amazing level of institutional strength, purposefulness and ability to function.”
development of civil society in Ukraine, recognizes the democratic and competitive nature of the elections, and also notes that the government and parliament have demonstrated the constancy of work during the war,” said Yermak.
Separately, the European Commission recognized the success of our country in the development of e-governance and public finance management. The members of the commission also noted that the judicial reform launched in Ukraine and the strategic approach to it are correct. And in general, Ukraine has successfully carried out major reforms to prevent corruption. We have also made significant progress in protecting fundamental rights and freedoms.
“Time is short, there is much to do”: Ukraine will have to take a number of serious steps
The document clearly industries in which Ukraine still needs to work are indicated. In particular, it is necessary to restart the Constitutional Court, make the anti-oligarchic law work and strengthen anti-corruption measures.
First of all, this concerns the reform of the judicial system. We have done a lot on this path, but the gestalt is not closed: we must restart the updated Constitutional Court. The EC welcomes the adoption of the law on the fight against oligarchs, but emphasizes that it must be made to work. Additional efforts are also needed to punish corruption,” Yermak noted.
He added that, at the same time, it is necessary to strengthen legislation in the areas of combating money laundering and intellectual piracy, as well as complete the ratification of the Rome Statute.
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Time is short, there is a lot to do, so get to work. We are grateful to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen for choosing clothes in the colors of Ukraine today, – said the head of the OP.
When the decision is made
- On June 17, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said that the European Commission recommends granting Ukraine the status of an EU candidate country.
- The final decision on whether to give Ukraine the status of an EU candidate country is planned to be made during the summit, which will be held on June 23-24.
- It should be noted that the European Commission recommends granting candidate status to the EU and Moldova. But Georgia is not. But it is noted that she still has a chance.
